Washbasin (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She stood in front of the washbasin, staring at her reflection in the mirror as she brushed her teeth.
- The hotel room had a small washbasin in the corner, with a single faucet that dispensed lukewarm water.
- He ran some water in the washbasin and splashed it on his face to wake himself up.
- The washbasin was cluttered with toiletries and cosmetics, making it difficult to find a place to put his razor.
- After washing her hands in the washbasin, she dried them on the towel hanging from the nearby rack.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A basin for washing the hands (`wash-hand basin' is a British expression).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.